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  1. In May 2005, Whiteley was taken into hospital with pneumonia. He made a slow recovery from the illness, but doctors discovered problems with his heart and carried out an emergency operation for endocarditis on 24 June.

  2. Jun 23, 2024 · Carol Vorderman has shared for the first time how the grief she experienced following the death of co-star Richard Whiteley led her to "disappear" in a bid to cope.

  3. Jan 13, 2023 · Friends, family & colleagues remember the life & career of legendary Countdown host Richard Whiteley in this emotional tribute to the the television icon.

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  4. Mar 2, 2017 · Richard Whiteley wasn't just a master of letters and numbers. According to the Royle Family star Ricky Tomlinson, the Countdown host was once a spy for MI5 spy - and even helped send the actor...

  5. Jul 3, 2021 · Countdown is back! To celebrate, here's the last episode of the quiz with Richard before he died: the final from 2005.

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  6. Apr 20, 2022 · Richard Whiteley died at Leeds General Infirmary in June 2005. He had been suffering from pneumonia but medics discovered heart problems and despite an operation, they were unable to save his life. He was buried at a church in North Yorkshire.

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  8. About 2,000 people gathered at York Minster today for a public memorial service to honour Richard Whiteley, the popular television presenter who died in the summer.

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